1:1 SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant

Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School in East Finchley is seeking a dedicated part-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Key Stage 1 who has an EHCP. The role centers on 1:1 classroom support and during playtimes, helping to foster positive friendships and engagement with learning.

The successful candidate will collaborate with classroom staff and external professionals to implement strategies for communication, speech and language development, and social skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or childcare setting preferred.
• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.
• Knowledge of eye-gaze technology and AAC is essential.
• Ability to support phonics, speech and language development and social skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a KS1 child with an EHCP throughout the day.
• Support learning activities in class and during playtimes.
• Help foster positive friendships and social interaction.
• Collaborate with school staff and external professionals on strategies.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Adaptable

Positive attitude

Communication

Tools

Eye-gaze technology

AAC

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated part time SEN Teaching Assistant to provide support throughout the week for a delightful child in Key Stage 1 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The role will include supporting the child during classroom learning as well as during playtimes, with part of the working day dedicated to encouraging positive friendships, social interaction, communication and the development of social skills.

This is a part-time position linked specifically to the individual child and the funding provided to support their EHCP. The position will therefore remain in place for as long as the associated funding and support requirement continues.

The role will primarily involve delivering 1:1 support. You will work closely with school colleagues and external professionals to implement strategies that support the child's communication, speech and language development, social skills and engagement with learning.

We are looking for someone who is caring, patient and adaptable, with a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs. The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a school or childcare setting, with experience of supporting children with SEND. Knowledge or experience of areas such as eye-gaze technology and AAC is essential, along with phonics, speech and language development, sensory needs, fine motor development and other interventions would also be advantageous. However, we recognise that candidates may not have experience in all of these areas, and ongoing CPD, training and support will be provided to develop your knowledge and skills. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is nurturing, enthusiastic and willing to learn, with the ability to build positive relationships and adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of the child.